Marvel Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 For the past three years, I have been building a relationship with a beautiful woman from the Philippines. We have met as often as we could... in the Phil, China (where she has taught English at a college for the past 7 years), in Ireland where we stayed at her sisters. She just finished her medical exam, before she has her interview at the U.S. Embassy in Manila. The good news is she passed her medical. A few more hurdles to jump, but we are so excited! I travel to the Philippines in a week, to be with her as she has her intervieiw with a consular officer. She has a great family, with bros. and sisters working in the medical field (the sis she is staying with at the moment is the head pharmicist at a local hospital). We are so excited at how this is working out, now past three years. Her interview is on the 23rd or Feb. Bruce ps... that is her with me in my avatar pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Sargent Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 That's exciting news. I remember our discussion here about guessing her age. So you are traveling there to be with her a week from now. Will passing this medical exam create more together time for you guys? So she is pretty and smart, now that's a rare combination! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNRET Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Great news Bruce, I know first hand what a long road traveled it is to bring a bride home the legal way. I think it took us a total of 6-7 years before EKyung (now Leigh due to everyday issues at appointments, school, etc with the name) became a naturalized citizen. We came by way of Seoul, Korea and met while I was a tech rep at Korean Airlines and she taught English there at the plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted February 10, 2010 Moderators Share Posted February 10, 2010 Good luck to both of you and hang in there, it will happen, and have a good trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 that's great news bruce. i hope you have a safe trip. are you engaged to her? for some reason i thought you were. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted February 10, 2010 Author Share Posted February 10, 2010 are you engaged to her? Yes to all the above...I traveled to China last Oct. to be with her on her birthday and to propose... [:|] It's been a long three years, and I will be traveling to the Philippines in a week to be with her as she goes to the embassy for her interview. When I called her and she was still at the clinic, she was going boohoooooo... she had to have the sputum test (for TB), but she was also talking to another filipino who was there and laughing... I was sure sure she was teasing me, which was indeed the case. [] If she is granted her visa, she will still travel back to China to teach for the Spring term.. back to the Phil., and on to the U.S. in July. Whooooohooooo! Of course, I think she is beautiful! Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo33 Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I know that face, Bruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 I know that face, Bruce. From my avatar? [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I'm very happy for you Bruce. I hope all goes smooth and you two will enjoy many, many happy years together. You're a lucky guy--hopefully, someday I'll get lucky too. You're an inspiration--it's happening again for you at 60. I'm 49, so maybe there is hope for me yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchester21 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 That is great. My buddy just got his wife in from Thailand. About a year and a pile of cash later she is in. Another buddy of mine brought his wife over from India. She worked for years in a neonatal care unit here and saved countless lives. This is how the American dream of immigration is supposed to work instead of breaking the rules like so many do. All the best to both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Good news Marvel[Y] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Of course, I think she is beautiful! And you would be right. Wonderful news Bruce! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 About a year and a pile of cash later she is in. There is the money part... and it reallly doesn't matter what country they are coming from, it will cost you a lot.This is how the American dream of immigration is supposed to work...Absolutely! You will get no argument from me on that point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyKlipschFan Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Bruce,,,, after the interview.. she will need the CFO class..for her stamp on the visa..... and your set.. She can do this in Manila or Cebu Ask for /Pay for the xpress delivery after the interview..for her visa... I think it takes 5-7 days or something like that,,, Anyhow, your on your way, congrats!!!! I can send a list of potential questions they might ask... the last one being, "Why do you want to go to Bruce in the USA? And the obvious answer is, "Because I love him!!" I suggest the Bayview Park Motel in Manila on Roxas BLVD.. It is right next to the USA embassy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 She will get the stamp at the seminar in Manila. Already have the hotel booked (not the Bayview Park), but it's an ok place that is close by. We're going to ask for her to pick up at the Embassy, since she has to leave on Mar. 4 to head back to China for the semester. It's gonna be tight. Thanks for all the help, Roger. It got us pointed in the right direction. Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo33 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 From the street. From my avatar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Sure hope it all gets settled for you Bruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvel Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 From the street. From my avatar? If that is supposed to be a slam, I would just say I expected better from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 From the street. EDIT, explained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo33 Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 What I meant is that I actually met her in person. If that is supposed to be a slam, I would just say I expected better from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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